Large Bearings Furnace Operator (2nd Shift) at RBC Bearings in Hartsville, South Carolina

Job Description:

• Set temperature controls, interval timers, selector switches, and agitation RPM according to established procedures.
• Operate tempering equipment, set times, and temperatures following required established procedures
• Make first piece check and subsequent periodic checks for proper hardness, size, and out-of-roundness to minimize spoilage.
• Where indicated, use fixtures to round parts during tempering.
• Select proper recipe and identify correct work to be run
• Make adjustments to recipe and press based on results
• Select proper tooling, be able to disassemble and reassemble press and check function
• Must be able to detect faulty operation and defective material. Report all unusual conditions to team leader/supervisor.
• Lift parts manually or by crane
• Load furnace using proper controls
• Clean high temperature oven for shutdown and/or repair
• Perform a total shutdown of equipment as applicable following established procedures in preparation for repair
• Follow established procedures during power failure to shut down equipment properly and insure equipment and employee protection and safety during power failure.
• Record required information, either in written or electronic form, pertinent to production, quality, and time records. Tag work when necessary.
• Must be able to use hand truck to move material to Rockwell check station. Check hardness of heat-treated parts with Rockwell (or other) hardness testing equipment. Check part "growth" and out-of-roundness resulting from heat treatment.
• Work from written and verbal instructions.
• Maintains continuous lifting up to 35 pounds that is being heat treated.
• Maintains oil level of furnace.
• Must understand what to do in the in the event of emergency procedures
• Perform daily inspections on equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance per instructions for machine or equipment
• Perform any other job-related duties per direction of supervisor or lead person.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules, policies, and procedures.